Killer mum ‘saw no way out’ of kids’ pain

A mother who suffocated her three disabled children before trying to kill herself because she saw no "way out of their joint suffering" will not face trial for their murder.

Tania Clarence, aged 42, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Olivia, 4, and 3-year-old twins Ben and Max by diminished responsibility, but denied murder.

At a hearing at the Old Bailey, Mr Justice Sweeney accepted her plea so she will no longer face trial in the New Year.